El Pueblo Chicano: the twentieth century

Duration: 15

Year Published: 1979

Creator: Bilingual Educational Services

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Reviews the ancient history and culture of Mexico and summarizes the historical origins of the Chicano experience starting with the Spanish conquistadors. Examines the mass immigration of the Chicano people to the United States as a result of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Touches on the achievements of Chicanos in World War II. Studies the patterns of change and social consciousness during the sixties and seventies and the work of Cesar Chavez to protect the rights of agricultural workers.